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Family Sues Aurora Police Over Unarmed Man's Death

8/7/2025

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Rashaud Johnson's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after he was fatally shot by Aurora Police Officer Brandon Mills during a mental health crisis on May 12, 2025. Unarmed and posing no threat, Johnson's tragic death underscores ongoing concerns about police violence against unarmed Black individuals in Aurora, highlighting deep-rooted systemic issues within the department.

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Rashaud Johnson's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after he was fatally shot by Aurora Police Officer Brandon Mills during a mental health crisis on May 12, 2025. Unarmed and posing no threat, Johnson's tragic death underscores ongoing concerns about police violence against unarmed Black individuals in Aurora, highlighting deep-rooted systemic issues within the department.